Chapter 559: 645 Foundation Establishment Realm

As Chen Mo finished refining the long spear and establishing ownership, he obtained some information from it.

Firstly, this long spear is called the Nine Thunder Profound Celestial Spear, created by a Nascent Soul cultivator named Xuantian Laoguai. The day the weapon was completed coincided with a storm of thunder and lightning. Xuantian Laoguai harnessed the Celestial Thunder to temper the spear, absorbing the power of thunder, hence the name Nine Thunder Profound Celestial Spear.

When Xuantian Laoguai sensed his end approaching, troubled by the lack of disciples under his command and the absence of successors to inherit his mantle, he engraved a complete set of spear techniques into the Nine Thunder Profound Celestial Spear. Possessing the spear and successfully establishing ownership would mean inheriting his legacy.

This means that Chen Mo not only obtained a top-grade magical artifact called the Nine Thunder Profound Celestial Spear, but also got a spear technique for free.

The spear technique of a Nascent Soul cultivator, though its level isn’t specified, is certainly not ordinary.

Apart from this, the Nine Thunder Profound Celestial Spear has two additional features.

First, as a top-grade magical artifact, upon establishing ownership, it can be stored within the body, nurtured by one’s own energy. Someday, it might even undergo a higher level of transformation.

Additionally, by utilizing this top-grade magical artifact, one can conceal their aura, undetectable even to Nascent Soul cultivators.

This means that with the Nine Thunder Profound Celestial Spear, he doesn’t need to suppress his strength anymore and can reach the Foundation Establishment Realm without being detected by those from the other side.

According to his master, the reason those from the other side can detect Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Is because the entire Canglan Continent is under an array set by powerful figures from the other side. As long as the aura reaches the threshold defined by the array, they can detect it.

But now with the Nine Thunder Profound Celestial Spear concealing his aura, he doesn’t have to worry about this.

This is undoubtedly great news for Chen Mo.

He doesn’t know when he can go over to the other side.

If he can’t go over for a year or two, his cultivation would stagnate for that long, which would be a great loss.

Moreover, he can’t suppress his breakthrough for a year or two.

Thinking of this, Chen Mo felt a sense of clarity and ease. After storing the Nine Thunder Profound Celestial Spear within his body, he began cultivating.

He was just a step away from the Foundation Establishment Realm, with no need for external assistance; as long as he didn’t suppress himself, he could naturally break through.

As expected, when the night fell.

A powerful aura burst from Chen Mo’s body. Just as it was about to break through the top of his head, he quickly activated the Nine Heavens Profound Celestial Spear.

With a slight tremor inside, that powerful force was instantly suppressed.

Chen Mo kept his eyes closed, his chest unmoving, and his breathing barely audible. Without the warmth emanating from his body, anyone might have mistaken him for a lifeless corpse.

This silence persisted for a moment, finally broken by a deep breath, his eyes trembling slightly before slowly opening, revealing an undeniable excitement.

He did it, he really did it.

Now, he is no longer a First Grade Martial Artist but a true Foundation Establishment cultivator. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

The Foundation Establishment Realm is divided into early, mid, late, and perfection stages.

He’s at the early stage of Foundation Establishment; though the levels are not as varied as from Ninth to First Grade, the difference they represent is a chasm.

He wanted to roar aloud, to vent his inner excitement, but he restrained himself. With a light press of his hands on the bed, his body agilely leaped down, standing straight like a spear. With a thought, a silver light shot from within him, transforming into a long spear about a yard long in his hand.

His arms spread wide with a slight tremor, his bones seemed to come alive, emitting a low rumble akin to distant thunder, quite mysterious.

Holding the spear, he started maneuvering in the room.

After practicing a few moves, Chen Mo was quite satisfied. Storing the Nine Thunder Profound Celestial Spear back within, feeling the fullness within him, he still felt something was missing.

Ah, right.

How can he not share such good news with Ji Xi’er?

...

Jiang Ruoqing and Ji Xi’er were staying together, serving the purpose of watching over her.

There was only one bed in the room; Jiang Ruoqing certainly wouldn’t sleep with her, so she made a floor bed below, with Jiang Ruoqing taking the bed, and she the floor.

Jiang Ruoqing was Chen Mo’s legitimate wife, family, and Ji Xi’er’s attitude towards Chen Mo inevitably made Jiang Ruoqing somewhat hostile towards her as well.

But Jiang Ruoqing wasn’t malicious; she wouldn’t bully or shortchange her, only giving her the cold shoulder. Usually, the two would barely exchange three words.

Jiang Ruoqing wasn’t much of a talker; with her man in closed-door cultivation and after avenging a major grudge, having nothing else to do, she went back to her room to rest when it got dark.

Ji Xi’er hadn’t emerged from her sorrow, curled up in her bed in silent grief, the room extremely quiet with only the lamplight gently swaying.

Suddenly, footsteps sounded outside, and Jiang Ruoqing sensed something, opening her eyes.

The door to the room opened, and Chen Mo walked in with a smile. Seeing Ruoqing, he paused slightly, then his smile grew more pronounced, closing the door behind him.

"Husband," Jiang Ruoqing rose to greet him, "you’re out of seclusion?"

A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but she didn’t appear eager and clingy.

If it were Yaoyao, she would probably already be in Chen Mo’s arms by now.

Chen Mo nodded, pulling Ruoqing into his embrace, kissing her forehead, and then looked over at Ji Xi’er.

Ji Xi’er had already half sat up, fear in her eyes, wearing a thin nightdress. Although a prisoner, she wasn’t deprived of material comfort.

She guarded her chest like a startled bird, yet due to her ample figure, she barely covered half of it. "You... what are you doing?"

Chen Mo laughed heartily, "You’ll know soon enough."

With an exclaimed yelp from Ruoqing, Chen Mo lifted her and laid her on the bed, then reached for Ji Xi’er.

Frightened, Ji Xi’er’s face turned pale as she hurriedly dodged, but her resistance was clearly futile against Chen Mo, who easily grabbed her arm and tossed her onto the bed.

Jiang Ruoqing had seen Chen Mo’s outrageous behavior before, but doing it with Ji Xi’er was still something she couldn’t quite accept, wanting to escape, but Chen Mo’s body had already pressed down on her, blocking her cries with his kisses.

Rustling sounds.

Soon, strange sounds began to fill the room.

Outside the window, the night was indeed beautiful, the moon truly round.

...

The full moon was obscured by clouds.

Ji Xi’er, somewhat undesired, had already fallen asleep, tear stains still on her cheeks.

Jiang Ruoqing lay in Chen Mo’s arms, her face rosy, her body weak and soft, looking up at him, still spirited: "Husband... this evening you seem quite happy."

"Not just quite happy, extremely happy," Chen Mo said, stroking Jiang Ruoqing’s delicate back. Being pillow mates, there was no need to hide it from her any longer.

The saying that one feels joyful at the advent of joyous events holds true.